In his poignant and passionate speech, Chernov defined that the win marks the primary Oscar win in Ukrainian historical past. He is honored, in fact, however then went on to say:
“However most likely I would be the first director on this stage who will say I want I by no means had made this movie. I want to have the ability to trade this to Russia by no means attacking Ukraine, by no means occupying our cities. … To Russia not killing tens of 1000’s of my fellow Ukrainians.”
Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022 and the 2 nations have been at struggle ever since. The human value has been immense, with round 30,000 civilian casualties since February 2022 ultimately rely, so it is greater than comprehensible that Chernov needs the struggle had by no means occurred in any respect and that Vladimir Putin’s Russia had not invaded Ukraine. He went on to request the individuals within the room, whom he known as “a number of the most proficient individuals on this planet,” would ensure that the historical past books have been correct and that “the individuals of Mariupol and those that have given their lives won’t be forgotten. As a result of cinema kinds reminiscences and reminiscences type historical past.”
“20 Days in Mariupol” is accessible to stream in full on YouTube courtesy of PBS and Frontline+.